Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE
Optical Chronicle IV
August 20, 2019 – April 19, 2020
Author Henry M. Sayre in his book A World of Art discusses the various roles of the artist in society. He identifies four roles; the fourth is how artists make functional objects and structure more pleasurable and elevate them or imbue them with meaning. These identified roles provide viewers with a touchstone through which they can then begin to interpret the work. This exhibition is the fourth and last in a series of exhibitions, each dedicated to one of Sayre’s four guiding...
Museum of Nebraska Art
2401 Central Ave. , Kearney,
NE
The Lundeens: A Divine Collaboration
August 9, 2019 – January 5, 2020
In 2015, the Lundeen studio was commissioned to create several sculptures for Cloisters on the Platte, a religious and silent retreat center conceived by philanthropist Joe Ricketts and located on the Nebraska prairie. The bronze figures consist of some of the most complex representations of the Stations of the Cross in the world today. The exhibition showcases the process to create these monumental works ranging from drawings and sketches to maquettes (smaller scale...
Jackson Dinsdale Art Center-Hastings College
700 East 12th Street Hastings College, Hastings,
NE
JDAC Gallery Hours:
Monday-Friday 9-5pm
Plus Tuesdays 5-8pm
Saturday 10-1pm
JDAC Gallery Physical Address:
700 E 12th Street
Come meet the artist!
Lecture: October 13th 2:30-3:30pm
Reception to follow in the JDAC until 5:00 pm
Ghislaine Fremaux creates large-scale figurative drawings that simultaneously invite and challenge the viewer's notions of the nude human body. Ghislaine's work seeks to "...enable a seeing of naked bodies that is difficult, intersubjective, and ethical, and to explore the polysemy and polyvalence of...
Nebraska History Museum
131 Centennial Mall North , Lincoln,
NE
Many thousands of people lived their lives in Nebraska. They left no written records and we don't know their names or stories.
But they left clues.
Starting November 22nd, the Nebraska History Museum explores Nebraska's deep past with our newest exhibit, Piecing Together the Past: An Exhibit Exploring 13,000 Years of History with Nebraska's Archeologists.
Archeologists are like detectives, finding clues that tell a meaningful and compelling story. Piecing Together the Past will take you on an incredible journey through Nebraska's history,...
Exhibit: Mapping Nebraska: From Nations to Statehood
Nov 18 through Dec 19
UNO Criss Library
6001 Dodge St. , Omaha,
NE
The H. Don and Connie J. Osborne Family Gallery will host the exhibit “Mapping Nebraska: From Nations to Statehood” from November 18, 2019 – December 19, 2019. This exhibit uses maps to illustrate the numerous political, cultural, and technological shifts that occurred in the Nebraska region during the 18th and 19th centuries. The maps offer a visual exploration of the varied histories, providing a snapshot of the impact these changes had on Native Nations, European settlers, and the natural landscape.
Film Streams: Forever Young Family & Children Series
Oct 26 through Dec 26
Film Streams: Dundee Theater
4952 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68132 , Omaha,
NE
Admissions for kids 12 and under just $2.50! Generously supported by WoodmenLife
E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial: Oct 26, 27, 31, Nov 2, 3 & 7
The Kid: Nov 9, 10, 14, 16, 17 & 21
Annie: Nov 23, 24, 28, 30, Dec 1 & 5
The Muppet Christmas Carol: Dec 7, 8, 12, 14, 15, 19
It’s a Wonderful Life: Dec 21, 22, 24, 25, 26
***SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE"!!!
December 21,22,24 will be at DUNDEE THEATRE
December 25 & 26 will be at RUTH SOKOLOF THEATRE
UNO Criss Library
6001 Dodge St. University of Nebraska Omaha, Omaha,
NE
The undefeated 1954 Omaha University football team played in the ninth annual Tangerine Bowl on January 1, 1955. Lloyd Cardwell coached the team to a 7-6 victory over Eastern Kentucky State. The team was the first from the Midwest to play in this bowl. The Tangerine Bowl was subsequently renamed the Citrus Bowl.
Photographs documenting events leading up to the Tangerine Bowl, activities in Florida, and the celebration and events after the victory are available online from UNO Libraries Digital Collections. The Tangerine Bowl game film and...
Merryman Performing Arts Center
225 West 22nd Street , Kearney,
NE
All ages are invited to celebrate the magic of Christmas with "The Russian Nutcracker" with the Moscow Ballet. Known for their award-winning dancers, lavish costumes, backdrops come witness amazing leaps, spins and extraordinary moves of the company performed to Tchaikovsky's complete and incomparable score.
Tickets Available:
merrymancenter.org
(308) 698-8297
Miller Theatre
51st Street & Huntington Ave. , Lincoln,
NE
Join the Wesleyan Theatre Company for Now.Here.This, a student-directed production. The relationships of four funny friends are on exhibit at the natural history museum. Tackle life’s big questions in this experimental musical that weaves through time.
Performance dates
Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 7:30pm
Friday, November 22, 2019 - 7:30pm
Saturday, November 23, 2019 - 7:30pm
Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 2:00pm
Tickets: $7.50
Purchase: nebrwesleyan.edu/theatre-tickets, or call 402.465.2384.
Nebraska Wesleyan Theatre presents 48th Street Fall Cabaret
Nov 17
WEEKLY, 20191125T055959Z times
Studio Theatre
2710 N. 48th Street , Lincoln,
NE
Join the Wesleyan Theatre Company for the Fall Cabaret! This charming compilation of foot-tapping classics will transport you to those places only musical theatre can lead.
Performance dates
Thursday, November 14, 2019 - 7:30pm
Friday, November 15, 2019 - 7:30pm
Saturday, November 16, 2019 - 7:30pm
Sunday, November 17, 2019 - 2:00pm
Thursday, November 21, 2019 - 7:30pm
Friday, November 22, 2019 - 7:30pm
Saturday, November 23, 2019 - 7:30pm
Sunday, November 24, 2019 - 2:00pm
Tickets: $7.50
Purchase: nebrwesleyan.edu/theatre-tickets, or call...
Wood River High School Theater
13800 W Wood River Rd , Wood River,
NE
Jim Salestrom, Emmy Award-winning songwriter, gifted guitarist and seasoned performer will return to our stage on Sunday,November 24. Jim has performed with such stellar artists as John Denver, Kenny Rogers, and Dolly Parton.
Salestrom is back by popular demand, accompanied by his son James. Together they will present a show of beloved favorites & Jim's own pieces.
This concert is a part of the Celebrate Wood River Performing Arts Series & made possible by the Donna Lee Moyer Performing Arts Gift & the Wood River Foundation. The concert is...
Grace Lutheran Church
2225 Washington St , Lincoln,
NE
The theme for the Lincoln Lutheran Choir fall concert is "Hope, Love, Joy and Peace, an Advent Choral Meditation". Julia Marble continues as the choir's Artistic Director and Conductor.
The choir has invited the Lincoln Public Schools All City Girls Chorus to join us for this concert. We very much appreciate guest choirs helping us enhance the spirit of our program with energy and enthusiasm! Our prayer is that our music will illuminate all hearts as we sing of our faith.
Merryman Performing Arts Center
225 W 22nd St , Kearney,
NE
The Moscow Ballet presents Great Russian Nutcracker! Come celebrate the beginning of the holiday season with spectacular sets, beautiful costuming, and professional dancers!
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